TDIN Courses September - November 2017

September 1 2017 - December 1 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event Location: 65 Wellesley Street East Toronto

TDIN’S DROP-IN SKILLS CERTIFICATES

Twice a year, the Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) partners with the Toronto Hostels Training Centre (THTC) to give drop-in staff and participants opportunities for professional development. The three courses are all open to drop-in participants, peers, drop-in staff, drop-in managers, and anyone looking to learn more about drop-ins.

DROP-IN BEST PRACTICES TWO DAY OVERVIEW COURSE(SEPTEMBER 21 AND 22, 2017) Learn about the history and policies that affect drop-ins and homelessness in Toronto. Explore the different types of drop-in models that exist in the city. Understand and see examples of the nine best practices of operating a drop-in. Tour a variety of drop-ins and learn from workers about the different ways that drop-ins operate, and hear about their recreational and social programs.

EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTING DROP-IN PARTICIPANTS’ GOALS(OCTOBER 26, 2017) Sharpen your advocacy skills. Find out what skills you need to assess and meet your clients’ needs. Get great tips on making good referrals. Hear from guest speakers from community agencies.

DROP-IN PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT: TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION(NOVEMBER 30, 2017) Learn new tools and strategies to further involve drop-in participants in many different areas of the drop-in, such as program planning. Explore and engage in discussions on power dynamics. Hear from current and former drop-in participants about how to increaseparticipant engagement in drop-ins.

TDIN Courses September - November 2017

September 1 2017 - December 1 2017
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

TDIN’S DROP-IN SKILLS CERTIFICATES

Twice a year, the Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) partners with the Toronto Hostels Training Centre (THTC) to give drop-in staff and participants opportunities for professional development. The three courses are all open to drop-in participants, peers, drop-in staff, drop-in managers, and anyone looking to learn more about drop-ins.

DROP-IN BEST PRACTICES TWO DAY OVERVIEW COURSE(SEPTEMBER 21 AND 22, 2017) Learn about the history and policies that affect drop-ins and homelessness in Toronto. Explore the different types of drop-in models that exist in the city. Understand and see examples of the nine best practices of operating a drop-in. Tour a variety of drop-ins and learn from workers about the different ways that drop-ins operate, and hear about their recreational and social programs.

EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTING DROP-IN PARTICIPANTS’ GOALS(OCTOBER 26, 2017) Sharpen your advocacy skills. Find out what skills you need to assess and meet your clients’ needs. Get great tips on making good referrals. Hear from guest speakers from community agencies.

DROP-IN PARTICIPANT ENGAGEMENT: TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION(NOVEMBER 30, 2017) Learn new tools and strategies to further involve drop-in participants in many different areas of the drop-in, such as program planning. Explore and engage in discussions on power dynamics. Hear from current and former drop-in participants about how to increaseparticipant engagement in drop-ins.